This paper deals with the current technology status and technology development direction on shape shifting drone. A shape shifting drone is defined as a drone for which its shape and/or function of its platform in flight can be changed by shape shifting technology in order to fulfill a variety of missions effectively in harsh mission environment. A shape shifting drone can be classified as a rotary-wing based, a fixed-wing based, or a biomimetic based shape shifting drone. This work describes technology trends of domestic and foreign countries. It identifies core technologies and development direction. This work will be useful for planning research and development programs on required technology for the development of shape shifting drone in the future.